David Yazzie
Contributing Editor
David Yazzie is a Contributing Editor for Disruptive Insider, focusing on the cultural and human impact of emerging technology. With a background in user experience design and digital anthropology, he writes about the intersection of people and products. His work often explores how new devices change our behaviors, how virtual worlds build real communities, and how the nature of work is evolving. Previously, he was a columnist for WIRED and a senior writer at The Verge, where his narrative-driven features on the creator economy and virtual reality garnered industry awards. David brings a human-centered lens to the often impersonal world of tech.
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Nvidia Launches RTX Spark to Power AI Agents on PCs
Nvidia's new 'superchip,' RTX Spark, is designed to run AI agents directly on personal computers, potentially replacing traditional mouse and keyboard interactions.
Jun 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Alphabet plans $80 billion equity sale for AI buildout
Berkshire Hathaway, known for cautious, value-driven investments, is pouring $10 billion into Alphabet's $80 billion AI infrastructure fund.
Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read
KC Green Signs Deal with AI Startup Artisan
After AI startup Artisan used his 'This is fine' meme in subway ads, artist KC Green publicly encouraged followers to 'vandalize' the ads.
Jun 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Markiplier's 'Iron Lung' Earned $41.4M, Set Precedent
Kane Parsons' horror film, 'Backrooms,' just grossed $81.
Jun 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Unastella raises $44M, accelerating its small satellite launch plans
Just months after a successful ground combustion test, South Korean rocket startup Unastella secured $24 million in Series B funding, bringing its total capital to $44 million, according to TechCrunch
Jun 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Snap Alums Launch Ghost Angels Fund for AI Startups
Twenty former Snap executives, fresh from building one of the most influential social platforms, have pooled their capital to back the next wave of AI-powered consumer and social startups.
May 31, 2026 · 2 min read
YouTuber Kane Parsons' 'Backrooms' Movie Hits Theaters This Weekend
The movie 'Backrooms,' directed by YouTube creator Kane Parsons, is projected to earn between $85M and $89M in its opening weekend, setting a new record for A24.
May 31, 2026 · 3 min read
SoftBank Plans 5GW AI Data Center Buildout in France
SoftBank Group is poised to invest up to €75 billion in France, a staggering sum intended to develop 5 gigawatts of artificial intelligence data center capacity, according to Bloomberg .
May 31, 2026 · 2 min read
AI Tool Costs Escalate: Understanding the Pricing Spectrum
In 2026, ChatGPT became the #1 most-expensed app by transaction volume, according to Aionx .
May 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Coders Demand AI Tools, Threatening Project Delays
In 2025, a study revealed a stark contradiction: developers reported feeling more productive with AI tools, yet these same tools actually slowed them down.
May 30, 2026 · 2 min read
Space Force awards SpaceX $2.29 billion for LEO satellite network
In a single week in 2026, the U.
May 30, 2026 · 2 min read
Rivian R2 SUV delivery invitations start June 9
On June 9, Rivian will not only begin delivering its R2 SUVs but also launch public demo drives, marking a significant market entry.
May 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Triomics AI secures $22M to boost oncology center efficiency
Top cancer centers like Memorial Sloan Kettering and Yale Cancer Center are already deploying Triomics' AI to speed up clinical trial matching and appointment preparation, signaling a new era for onco
May 28, 2026 · 3 min read
Ferrari Reveals $640,000 First Electric Vehicle, the Luce
Ferrari's first electric car, the Luce, arrives with a $640,000 price tag and, surprisingly, seats five.
May 26, 2026 · 3 min read
India's gig workers train robots for AI startups
In India, gig workers earn as little as $1 per hour.
May 26, 2026 · 2 min read
Pope Leo XIV Warns of AI Dangers in New Encyclical
Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, a 42,300-word document, warns that artificial intelligence must be 'disarmed' to prevent an AI arms race and maintain human control over weaponry, according to The New
May 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline: May 27, but timeline unclear
While May 27 is often cited as the deadline, a critical timeline discrepancy now clouds the opportunity for early-stage startups to apply for TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield 200, where $100,000 in equity-free funding and global exposure awa
May 25, 2026 · 2 min read
Esports startup Lucra Sports raises $20M with AI pitch
In 2026, Lucra Sports founder Dylan Robbins secured a $20 million Series B round.
May 25, 2026 · 2 min read
ClickUp lays off 22% of staff, betting on AI for future efficiency
Project management software giant ClickUp recently laid off 22% of its workforce, yet simultaneously revealed it runs 3,000 internal AI agents – a 3:1 ratio of AI to human employees – and is offering
May 25, 2026 · 2 min read
SolarSquare secures $60M Series C to boost rooftop solar in India
SolarSquare, a company focused on rooftop solar, has secured $60 million in new Series C funding, pushing its valuation to an impressive $500 million.
May 24, 2026 · 2 min read